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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.32, 25,226.84 and 9,896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.32, 25,226.84 and 9,896.82 is: 13,657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.32 : 25,226.84 = 9,896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.32/25,226.84 = 9,896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.32x = 25,226.84 × 9,896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.32x = 249,665,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,665,445.16/18,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.61

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